
HPE 7.68TB NVMe RI BC U.3 PM1733a SSD
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HPE 7.68TB NVMe RI BC U.3 PM1733a SSD.
Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap. Capacity: 7.68 TB. NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC). Form Factor: 2.5" SFF. Interface: U.3 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe). Features: Dual Port, Digitally Signed Firmware, High Performance. Height: 15 mm. Bundled with: HPE Basic Carrier.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 7.68 TB
Highlights
- 7.68 TB enterprise storage capacity with TLC NAND flash
- U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe dual-port interface for high throughput
- Sequential data rates up to 7100 MBps read and 4200 MBps write
- Read-intensive endurance rated at 1 DWPD and 14016 TB written
- 2.5-inch SFF 15 mm form factor bundled with HPE Basic Carrier
- Digitally signed firmware for enhanced security and protection
Power
- Power Consumption
- 4.3 Watt (idle)
- Power Consumption
- 17.8 Watt (random read)
- Power Consumption
- 16.2 Watt (random write)
- Power Consumption
- 14.9 Watt (sequential read)
- Power Consumption
- 19 Watt (sequential write)
- Power Consumption
- 16.6 Watt (random read/write)
- Power Consumption
- 19 Watt (maximum)
General
- Device Type
- Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity
- 7.68 TB
- NAND Flash Memory Type
- Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Form Factor
- 2.5" SFF
- Interface
- U.3 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
- Features
- Dual Port, Digitally Signed Firmware, High Performance
- Height
- 15 mm
- Bundled with
- HPE Basic Carrier
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x U.3 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
- Compatible Bay
- 2.5" SFF
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 3 years
Miscellaneous
- OEM Manufacturer Equivalent Part Number
- Samsung PM1733a
Performance
- Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
- 1
- SSD Endurance
- 14016 TB
- Drive Class
- Read Intensive
- Internal Data Rate
- 7100 MBps (read) / 4200 MBps (write)
- 4KB Random Read
- 200000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write
- 175000 IOPS
- Maximum 4KB Random Write
- 180000 IOPS
- Maximum 4KB Random Read
- 1350000 IOPS
Software & System Requirements
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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The HPE 7.68TB NVMe RI BC U.3 PM1733a SSD is a high-performance 2.5-inch small form factor read-intensive solid state drive built on PCIe 4.0 TLC NAND technology. Designed for enterprise servers requiring high throughput and low latency, it features dual-port architecture, digitally signed firmware, and comes pre-fitted with an HPE Basic Carrier.
Frequently asked questions
What workloads is the HPE 7.68TB NVMe RI SSD best suited for?
- This drive is engineered for read-intensive enterprise applications such as read caching, web servers, and big data analytics. With a rating of 1 drive write per day and read speeds up to 7100 MBps, it delivers reliable high-speed data access.
Which drive bays are compatible with this SSD?
- The SSD fits standard 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays that support U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe connectivity. It comes pre-mounted in an HPE Basic Carrier for easy deployment.
Does this drive come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, this HPE drive includes a 3-year limited warranty supported locally in South Africa via Server Hub.